Plain Language Summaries of Bills 42 and 43 have been received from the Department of Finance:
Bill 42: An Act to Amend the Petroleum Products Tax Act Plain Language Summary
Bill 43: An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act Plain Language Summary
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Please note: The Standing Committee on Government Operations has postponed its planned travel and community consultations on Bill 42 – An Act to Amend the Petroleum Products Tax Act and Bill 43 – An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act until further notice.
PAST MEETINGS
Public Clause-by-Clause Review
Bill 29: An Act to Amend the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act
The Standing Committee on Government Operations will be holding a public clause-by-clause review of Bill 29: An Act to Amend the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The Honourable Louis Sebert, Minister of Justice, will be in attendance.
When: Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Where: Committee Room ‘A’ of the Legislative Assembly Building
Time: 7:00 pm
This meeting is open to the public and the media is welcome to attend.
While we strive to be accessible to all, we are unable to anticipate every person’s unique needs. Please contact us if you require any additional accommodations.
For more information, please contact:
Jennifer Franki-Smith, Committee Clerk
Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories
Phone: (867) 767-9130 ext. 12009
Public Review
Public Accounts of the Government of the Northwest Territories with the Comptroller General
The Standing Committee on Government Operations will be holding a public review of the Public Accounts of the Government of the Northwest Territories. The Comptroller General, Jamie Koe, will be in attendance.
When: Thursday, April 11, 2019
Where: Committee Room ‘A’ of the Legislative Assembly Building
Time: 1:30 pm
This meeting is open to the public and the media is welcome to attend.
While we strive to be accessible to all, we are unable to anticipate every person’s unique needs. Please contact us if you require any additional accommodations.
For more information, please contact:
Jennifer Franki-Smith, Committee Clerk
Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories
Phone: (867) 767-9130 ext. 12009
E-mail: Jennifer_franki-Smith@gov.nt.ca
The Standing Committee on Government Operations will be holding a public briefing on the Northwest Territories 9-1-1 Operating Budget and Public Awareness Campaign. The Honourable Alfred Moses, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs and officials will be in attendance.
When: Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Where: Committee Room ‘A’ of the Legislative Assembly Building
Time: 12:00 pm
This meeting is open to the public and the media is welcome to attend.
While we strive to be accessible to all, we are unable to anticipate every person’s unique needs. Please contact us if you require any additional accommodations.
For more information, please contact:
Jennifer Franki-Smith, Committee Clerk
Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories
Phone: (867) 767-9130 ext. 12009
E-mail: Jennifer_franki-Smith@gov.nt.ca
Public Clause-by-Clause Review
Bill 30: An Act to Amend the Human Rights Act
The Standing Committee on Government Operations will be holding a public clause-by-clause review of Bill 30: An Act to Amend the Human Rights Act. . The Honourable Louis Sebert, Minister of Justice, will be in attendance.
When: Thursday, March 7, 2019
Where: Committee Room ‘A’ of the Legislative Assembly Building
Time: 12:00 pm
This meeting is open to the public and the media is welcome to attend.
While we strive to be accessible to all, we are unable to anticipate every person’s unique needs. Please contact us if you require any additional accommodations.
For more information, please contact:
Jennifer Franki-Smith, Committee Clerk
Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories
Phone: (867) 767-9130 ext. 12009
E-mail: Jennifer_franki-Smith@gov.nt.ca
Public Clause-by-Clause Review
Bill 26: Statistics Act
The Standing Committee on Government Operations will be holding a public clause-by-clause review of Bill 26: Statistics Act. The Honourable Robert McLeod, Minister of Finance, will be in attendance.
When: Thursday, February 28, 2019
Where: Committee Room ‘A’ of the Legislative Assembly Building
Time: 12:00 pm
This meeting is open to the public and the media is welcome to attend.
While we strive to be accessible to all, we are unable to anticipate every person’s unique needs. Please contact us if you require any additional accommodations.
For more information, please contact:
Jennifer Franki-Smith, Committee Clerk
Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories
Phone: (867) 767-9130 ext. 12009
E-mail: Jennifer_franki-Smith@gov.nt.ca
Public Clause-by-Clause Review:
Bill 31: Northwest Territories 9-1-1 Act
The Standing Committee on Government Operations will be holding a public clause-by-clause review of Bill 31: Northwest Territories 9-1-1 Act.
When: Thursday, February 21, 2019
Where: Committee Room ‘A’ of the Legislative Assembly Building
Time: 7:00 pm
This meeting is open to the public and the media is welcome to attend.
While we strive to be accessible to all, we are unable to anticipate every person’s unique needs. Please contact us if you require any additional accommodations.
For more information, please contact:
Jennifer Franki-Smith, Committee Clerk
Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories
Phone: (867) 767-9130 ext. 12009
E-mail: Jennifer_franki-Smith@gov.nt.ca
Public Meeting on Bill 30
The Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Government Operations will be holding a public meeting on Bill 30: An Act to Amend the Human Rights Act.
The Bill can be found
HERE.
The Human Rights Act can be found
HERE.
When: Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Where: Committee Room ‘A’, Legislative Assembly Building, Yellowknife
Time: 7:00 pm
This meeting is open to the public and the media is welcome to attend.
For more information, or to make a submission, please contact:
Jennifer Franki-Smith, Committee Clerk
Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories
Phone: (867) 767-9130 ext. 12009
Email:
Jennifer_Franki-Smith@gov.nt.ca
Public Review: Information and Privacy Commissioner of the NWT Annual Report 2017/2018
The Standing Committee on Government Operations will be holding a public review of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of the Northwest Territories Annual Report 2017/2018. Privacy Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, Ms. Elaine Keenan Bengts will be in attendance.
When: Tuesday, January 15th, 2019
Where: Committee Room ‘A’ of the Legislative Assembly Building
Time: 12:00 pm
The Annual Report can be found HERE.
The meeting is open to the public and the media is welcome to attend.
For more information, please contact:
Jennifer Franki-Smith, Committee Clerk
Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories
Phone: (867) 767-9130 ext. 12009
E-mail: Jennifer_franki-Smith@gov.nt.ca
Public Review: Northwest Territories Human Rights Commission Annual Report 2017-2018
The Standing Committee on Government Operations will be holding a public review of the Northwest Territories Human Rights Commission Annual Report 2017-2018. The Chair of the Human Rights Commission, Mr. Charles Dent, Director of the Human Rights Commission, Ms. Deborah McLeod, and Mr. Sheldon Toner, Chair of the Human Rights Adjudication Panel will be in attendance.
When: Wednesday, January 16th, 2019
Where: Committee Room ‘A’ of the Legislative Assembly Building
Time: 12:00 pm
The Annual Report can be found HERE.
The meeting is open to the public and the media is welcome to attend.
For more information, please contact:
Jennifer Franki-Smith, Committee Clerk
Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories
Phone: (867) 767-9130 ext. 12009
E-mail: Jennifer_franki-Smith@gov.nt.ca
Public Meetings on Bills 29, 30, 31
The Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Government Operations will be holding public meetings on Bill 29: An Act to Amend the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Bill 30: An Act to Amend the Human Rights Act, and Bill 31: Northwest Territories 9-1-1 Act.
January 21, 2019
Fort Smith Recreation Centre, Fort Smith
7:00 pm
January 22, 2019
Midnight Sun Complex, Inuvik
7:00 pm
January 23, 2019
Johnny D. Charlie Community Hall, Fort McPherson
7:00 pm
January 24, 2019 (Bills 29 and 31)
Committee Room “A”, Legislative Assembly Building, Yellowknife
7:00 pm
February 5, 2019 (Bill 30)
Committee Room “A”, Legislative Assembly Building, Yellowknife
12:00 pm
These meetings are open to the public and the media is welcome to attend.
For more information, or to make a submission, please contact:
Jennifer Franki-Smith, Committee Clerk
Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories
Phone: (867) 767-9130 ext. 12009
Email: Jennifer_Franki-Smith@gov.nt.ca
PUBLIC REVIEW ON THE FOLLOW UP AUDIT OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES IN THE NWT
The Standing Committee on Government Operations will be holding a public review of the Auditor General’s follow-up to the performance audit of Child and Family Services in the NWT.
The report can be found HERE.
Representing the Office of the Auditor General, Assistant Auditor General, Terrance DeJong attendance at 10:30 am.
Audit Principal, Glenn Wheeler, and Audit Director, Erin Jellinek, will also be in attendance.
At 1:00 pm, the Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services, Bruce Cooper, will be in attendance.
CEO, Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority, Sue Cullen, CEO, Hay River Health and Social Services Authority Erin Griffith, CEO, Tlicho Community Services Agency, Shannon Aikman, ADM and Director, Child and Family Services, Les Harrison, and Nathalie Nadeau, Director of Child, Family and Community Wellness, NTHSSA will also be in attendance.
When: Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Where: Committee Room A of the Legislative Assembly Building
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm
The meeting is open to the public and the media is welcome to attend.
For more information, please contact:
Jennifer Franki-Smith, Committee Clerk
Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories
Phone: (867) 767-9130 ext. 12009
E-mail: Jennifer_franki-Smith@gov.nt.ca
PUBLIC CLAUSE BY CLAUSE REVIEW OF BILL 18
The Standing Committee on Government Operations will hold a public clause-by-clause review of Bill 18: Cities, Towns and Villages Act The Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Honourable Alfred Moses, will be in attendance.
When: Thursday, October 25th, 2018
Where: Committee Room A of the Legislative Assembly buildin
Time: 10:30am
The meeting is open to the public and the media is welcome to attend.
For more information, please contact:
Jennifer Franki-Smith, Committee Clerk Trainee
Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories
Phone: (867) 767-9130 ext. 12009
E-mail: Jennifer_franki-Smith@gov.nt.ca
PUBLIC CLAUSE BY CLAUSE REVIEW OF BILL 20
The Standing Committee on Government Operations will hold a public clause-by-clause review of Bill 20: Ombudsperson Act. The Minister of Public Engagement and Transparency, Honourable Louis Sebert, will be in attendance.
When: Thursday, October 25th, 2018
Where: Committee Room A of the Legislative Assembly building
Time: 7:00pm
The meeting is open to the public and the media is welcome to attend.
For more information, please contact:
Jennifer Franki-Smith, Committee Clerk Trainee
Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories
Phone: (867) 767-9130 ext. 12009
E-mail: Jennifer_franki-Smith@gov.nt.ca
Public Briefing on Cannabis Sales & Distribution
Want to learn more about Cannabis Sales and Distribution in the NWT?
The Standing Committee on Government Operations will receive a public briefing on Cannabis Sales and Distribution.
The Honourable Robert C. McLeod, Minister of Finance, will be in attendance.
Materials from the breifing can be found HERE.
When: Wednesday, October 10th, 2018
Where: Committee Room A of the Legislative Assembly Building
Time: 12:00pm
The meeting is open to the public and the media is welcome to attend.
For more information, please contact:
Jennifer Franki-Smith, Committee Clerk Trainee
Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories
Phone: (867) 767-9130 ext. 12009
E-mail: Jennifer_franki-Smith@gov.nt.ca
PUBLIC HEARINGS ON BILL 20: OMBUDSPERSON ACT
The Standing Committee on Government Operations is seeking public input on Bill 20: Ombudsperson Act.
You can find the Bill HERE.
The Bill establishes an Ombudsperson for the Northwest Territories as an arm’s-length officer of the Legislature, acting on behalf of Northwest Territories’ residents who have concerns about how they are treated in their dealings with the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT). The Ombudsperson will have broad investigative powers to determine if the GNWT, including its boards and agencies, is conducting its business according to established laws, policies, and principles of procedural fairness. The Ombudsperson will also have the authority to make non-binding recommendations to the GNWT to improve its legislation, policies and procedures.
NDILO - Monday, September 17, 2018 at 12:00pm
YELLOWKNIFE - Monday, September 17, 2018 at 6:00pm in Committee Room A of the Legislative Assembly Building
FORT RESOLUTION - Monday, October 1, 2018 at 1:00pm at the Antoine Beaulieu Memorial Hall
HAY RIVER - Monday, October 1, 2018 at 6:00pm in the Don Stewart Community Hall
INUVIK - Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 6:00pm
NORMAN WELLS - Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 6:00pm
BEHCHOKO - Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 7:00pm in the Recreation Centre
Some venues to be confirmed. Please check back for venues.
Written submissions are welcome until September 28, 2018.
For more information or to send submissions:
Jennifer Franki-Smith, Committee Clerk Trainee
(867) 767-9130 ext. 12009
Jennifer_franki-smith@gov.nt.ca
If you wish to use any of the official languages of the Northwest Territories other than English, please contact the Committee Clerk before 5 pm September 13.
BUSINESS PLAN REVIEW
The Standing Committee on Government Operations will be meeting throughout September to conduct their annual review of Business Plans and prepare for the October sitting of the Legislative Assembly.
A schedule of Public Meetings will be posted once dates and times have been finalized.
Three Bills are currently before the Standing Committee on Government Operations:
Bill 8: Emergency Management Act;
Bill 18: Cities, Towns and Villages Act; and
Bill 20: Ombudsperson Act.
Public hearings for these Bills will be scheduled for September and October 2018, and the Committee is expected to report to the House in October 2018.
For more information, please contact:
Jennifer Franki-Smith, Committee Clerk Trainee
Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories
Phone: (867) 767-9130 ext. 12009
E-mail: Jennifer_Franki-Smith@gov.nt.ca
PUBLIC HEARING ON BILL 18: CITIES, TOWNS AND VILLAGES ACT
The Standing Committee on Government Operations is seeking public input on Bill 18: Cities, Towns & Villages Act
The Bill can be found HERE
This Bill proposes amendments to the Cities, Towns, and Villages (CTV) Act to authorize municipal councils to impose a tax on tourist accommodations and to pass bylaws allowing property owners to finance energy efficiency or renewable energy works through local improvement charges.
When: Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Location: Committee Room ‘A’ of the Legislative Assembly building
Time: 7:00pm
For more information or to send submissions, please contact
Jennifer Franki-Smith, Committee Clerk Trainee
(867) 767-9130 ext. 12009
Jennifer_franki-smith@gov.nt.ca
If you wish to use any of the official languages of the Northwest Territories other than English, please contact the Committee Clerk before 5 pm September 13.
Public Hearings on Bill 8: Emergency Management Act
The Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Government Operations, chaired by Mr. Kieron Testart, held the following public hearings regarding Bill 8: Emergency Management Act. All meetings were open to the public and media were welcome to attend.
When: Monday, August 13, 2018
Location: Hay River Community Hall, Hay River
Time: 7:00pm
When: Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Location:The Hamlet Office Council Chambers, Enterprise, NT
Time: 6:00pm
When: Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Location: Committee Room ‘A’ of the Legislative Assembly building
Time: 6:00pm
Bill 6: Cannabis Legalization and Regulation Implementation Act
The work on Bill 6 is now complete and the Bill has been passed by the Legislative Assembly.
A copy of the Bill as passed by the Legislative Assembly can be found here.
A copy of the Commitee Report can be found here.
Version française ici.
Public Review of the Public Accounts of the Government of the Northwest Territories 2016-2017
The Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Government Operations, chaired by Mr. Kieron Testart, will hold a public review of the Public Accounts of the Government of the Northwest Territories 2016-2017 with the Comptroller General, Jamie Koe.
When: Thursday, April 19, 2018
Location: Committee Room ‘A’ of Legislative Assembly building
Time: 1:30pm
The meeting is open to the public and the media is welcome to attend.
The GNWT Public Accounts can be found here.
PUBLIC BRIEFING ON THE PROGRESS OF 9-1-1 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
The Standing Committee on Government Operations, chaired by Kieron Testart, will hold a public briefing on the progress of 911 Program Implementation. The Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Hon. Caroline Cochrane, will be in attendance, as well as the Minister of Health and Social Services, Hon. Glen Abernethy.
When: Thursday, March 15, 2018
Where: Committee Room 'A', Legislative Assembly building
Time: 12:00pm
The public and media are welcome to attend this meeting.
For more information, please contact:
Jennifer Franki-Smith, Committee Clerk Trainee
Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories
Phone: (867) 767-9130 ext. 12009
Jennifer_franki-Smith@gov.nt.ca
PUBLIC BRIEFING ON THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Government Operations, chaired by Mr. Kieron Testart, will be holding a public briefing on the Northwest Territories Emergency Management Modernization Plan. The Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Honourable Caroline Cochrane, will be in attendance.
When: Thursday, March 8, 2018
Location: Committee Room ‘A’ of Legislative Assembly building
Time: 12:00pm
The meeting will be streamed on the Assembly’s Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube pages.
The meeting is open to the public and the media is welcome to attend.
For more information, please contact:
Jennifer Franki-Smith, Committee Clerk Trainee
Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories
Phone: (867) 767-9130 ext. 12009
Jennifer_franki-Smith@gov.nt.ca
PUBLIC CLAUSE-BY-CLAUSE REVIEW OF BILL 1: WESTERN CANADA LOTTERY ACT
The Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Government Operations, chaired by Mr. Kieron Testart will be holding a public clause-by-clause review of Bill 1:Western Canada Lottery Act with the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Honourable Caroline Cochrane.
When: Monday, February 26, 2018
Location: Committee Room ‘A’ of the Legislative Assembly
Time: 12:00 pm
Bill 1: Western Canada Lottery Act can be found here
The meeting is open to the public and the media is welcome to attend.
For more information, please contact:
Jennifer Franki-Smith, Committee Clerk Trainee
Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories
Phone: (867) 767-9130 ext. 12009
Jennifer_franki-Smith@gov.nt.ca
PUBLIC REVIEW OF THE OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION AND PRIVACY COMMISSIONER FOR THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017
The Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Government Operations, chaired by Mr. Kieron Testart, will hold a public hearing of the Northwest Territories Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner’s 2016-2017 Annual Report. The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Ms. Elaine Keenan-Bengts, will be in attendance.
When: Thursday, February 22, 2018
Location: Committee Room ‘A’ of Legislative Assembly building
Time: 12:00 pm
The report can be found here
The meeting is open to the public and the media is welcome to attend.
For more information, please contact:
Jennifer Franki-Smith, Committee Clerk Trainee
Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories
Phone: (867) 767-9130 ext. 12009
Jennifer_franki-Smith@gov.nt.ca
PUBLIC REVIEW OF THE NWT HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 2015-2016 AND 2016-2017 ANNUAL REPORTS
The Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Government Operations, chaired by Mr. Kieron Testart, will hold a public hearing on the Northwest Territories Human Rights Commission 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 Annual Reports with the Director of the Human Rights Commission, Ms. Deborah McLeod, and Mr. Charles Dent, Chair of the Human Rights Commission.
When: Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Location: Committee Room ‘A’ of Legislative Assembly building
Time: 12:00pm
The 2015-2016 report can be found here
The 2016-2017 report can be found here
The meeting is open to the public and the media is welcome to attend.
For more information, please contact:
Jennifer Franki-Smith, Committee Clerk Trainee
Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories
Phone: (867) 767-9130 ext. 12009
Jennifer_franki-Smith@gov.nt.ca
PUBLIC REVIEW OF THE 2016-2017 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE OFFICE OF THE LANGUAGES COMMISSIONER FOR THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
The Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Government Operations, chaired by Mr. Kieron Testart, will hold a public hearing on the 2016-2017 Annual Report for the Office of the Languages Commissioner for the Northwest Territories.
When: Thursday, February 8, 2018
Location: Committee Room ‘A’ of Legislative Assembly building
Time: 12:00 pm
The report can be found here
The meeting is open to the public and the media is welcome to attend.
For more information, please contact:
Jennifer Franki-Smith, Committee Clerk Trainee
Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories
Phone: (867) 767-9130 ext. 12009
Jennifer_franki-Smith@gov.nt.ca
BILL 1: WESTERN CANADA LOTTERY ACT
On February 7, 2018, the Standing Committee on Government Operations, chaired by Mr. Kieron Testart, held a public hearing on Bill 1: Western Canada Lottery Act. During the hearing, the Committee heard from The Honourable Caroline Cochrane, Minister of Municipal & Community Affiars along with many members of the public. The written submissions received by the Committee are posted on the Agenda page. In the coming weeks, the Committee will conduct a clause by clause review of the Bill and the date and time of that hearing will be posted to the website.
Bill 1: Western Canada Lottery Act establishes the Northwest Territories Lottery Commission. It also establishes the Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation Fund, a special purpose fund that will receive proceeds from the operation of lotteries by the Western Canada Lottery Corporation. The Commission is responsible for the conduct, management and operation of lotteries. The Minister will administer the Fund and distribute proceeds for limited purposes including the promotion and delivery of physical activity, sport and recreation programs.
The complete Bill can be found Here